A Lot of Nothing

Released Feb 3, 2023

1 hr. 44 min.

Comedy

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

List

48%

25 Reviews

Tomatometer

40%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

Audience Score

James (Y'lan Noel) and Vanessa (Cleopatra Coleman) seem to be the perfect couple -- happily married, successful, and comfortable. One night, their lives are rocked to the core when, after watching a tragedy play out on the evening news, they realize their neighbor (Justin Hartley) was involved. In a state of shock, and with opposing viewpoints on how to address the issue, they embark on a highly combustible journey to 'do something' about it.

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Critics Consensus

It doesn't quite live down to its title, but A Lot of Nothing has a frustrating inability to fully contend with the intriguing questions it poses.

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C

it made me uncomfortable at times but overall I liked it. I plan to watch it again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Corocote L

A gripping and revealing story. Mo McRae weaves a suspenseful tale that defies stereotypes and reveals insights into a slice of African-American life that is rarely explored.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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Ona V

Worst movie ever!!!!!! Biggest waste of time! Writing was awful. This movie attaches itself to social issues to pretend to have depth.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Deontae D

It was decent, It wasn't that bad, It could've been better

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/04/23

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Laura B

The movie was under 2 hours so all these analytics about it failed to exemplify race work police issues I mean seriously- - it's not a documentary it's still a movie it's meant to entertain and it did its job I mean if you didn't leave this movie with some thought provoking questions then it's not the movie It's You- the movie was excellent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/23

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Tracy B

James is a weak-minded married man living with a manipulative woman who should be on an anti-depressant. This film doesn't portray black successful women in a very good light. I could get no further than the kidnapping of their killer neighbor with James struggling with the absolute lack of control he has over his home, which is probably why he's been having sex with his peloton

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/23

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Mo McRae

Director

Y'lan Noel

James

Cleopatra Coleman

Vanessa

Lex Scott Davis

Candy

Shamier Anderson

Jamal

Justin Hartley

Brian

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

There’s an earnest, yearning passion here that makes the film feel vital even at its clumsiest.

Feb 3, 2023

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Peyton Robinson

RogerEbert.com

A Lot of Nothing presents a script simmering with buzzwords but ultimately no thesis.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 3, 2023

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Ronda Racha Penrice

TheWrap

McRae certainly shows promise as a director, if not a writer, with Noel, Coleman, Anderson, and Scott demonstrating they can handle complex portrayals well. It’s just unfortunate the story doesn’t live up to all their talents.

Feb 2, 2023

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Paul Lê

Bloody Disgusting

Had the movie taken a simpler and consistent approach to its complex topic, it might have been more effective.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 21, 2023

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Pramit Chatterjee

Digital Mafia Talkies

A Lot of Nothing essentially has one answer, and that is that there is no answer. At this point, we’ve got to wait and watch until this cycle of hatred and bigotry runs its course.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 20, 2023

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Scott Campbell

We Got This Covered

Despite some third act wobbles, 'A Lot of Nothing' marks a strong, stylish, and suspenseful debut from co-writer and first-time feature director Mo McRae.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 23, 2023

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Synopsis

James (Y'lan Noel) and Vanessa (Cleopatra Coleman) seem to be the perfect couple -- happily married, successful, and comfortable. One night, their lives are rocked to the core when, after watching a tragedy play out on the evening news, they realize their neighbor (Justin Hartley) was involved. In a state of shock, and with opposing viewpoints on how to address the issue, they embark on a highly combustible journey to 'do something' about it.

Director: Mo McRae
Executive Producer: David Oyelowo, Kim Hodgert, Nina Soriano
Screenwriter: Mo McRae, Sarah Kelly Kaplan
Distributor: RLJE Films
Production Co: TRACTION, Anonymous Content, Secret Society Films, Scalable Content
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 3, 2023

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